Leonard Nimoy was concerned about Zachary Quinto taking on the role of Spock in ‘Star Trek’. The 79-year-old actor – who played the pointy-eared first officer in the original TV series of the galactic-based franchise – admits he was happy for Quinto to play Spock in the 2009 movie reboot, but was worried about him knowing what was involved with working on the film.
Michael Jackson’s father blames his wife for their son’s death
Joe Jackson has admitted he accused Katherine Jackson of not doing enough to stop the late ‘Thriller’ star – who died of acute Propofol intoxication – abusing prescription drugs, just hours after he passed away last June.
Gary Coleman’s third will filed
Gary Coleman left all his assets to a mystery woman, a third will filed yesterday (11.06.10) states. The ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ actor – who died aged 42 after suffering a brain haemorrhage last month – named Anna Gray as executor of his estate and bequeathed all his assets to her in the 23-page document, which is dated February 3 2005.
Christina Aguilera happy to be a diva
Christina Aguilera is proud to be a diva. The ‘Not Myself Tonight’ singer – who has a two-year-old son, Max, with husband Jordan Bratman – insists she has only been branded demanding because she isn’t afraid to express her opinions.
Tom Cruise: I have a privileged life
The 47-year-old actor, who is married to actress Katie Holmes, insists he doesn’t regard himself as special and always feels lucky to have had fame and success.
Pete Wentz proud of ‘nice’ son
Pete Wentz says his son is becoming a “big, smart and nice boy” who looks after his friends. The rocker is very proud of 18-month-old Bronx Mowgli – his child with wife Ashlee Simpson-Wentz – because he is so interested in helping others.
Lily Allen wants to fade away
Lily Allen hopes to “fade into oblivion”. The 25-year-old singer – who recently said she was giving up her music career to focus on a new fashion venture – says she hopes her future will see her being less and less involved in public life.
Ashley Greene rules out Robert romance
Ashley Greene could never be attracted to Robert Pattinson. The actress – who plays Alice Cullen in the ‘Twilight Saga’ franchise – can understand why people find the British star attractive, but after working with him on the movies, could only ever see him as a colleague.
Protective partner Russell Brand
Russell Brand claims Katy Perry has brought out his masculine side. The British funnyman – who was previously famed for his womanising ways – thinks being with his fiancée has given him a new focus and he only ever wants to protect her from harm.
Lionel Richie’s family fan
Nicole Richie’s daughter knows all the words to her grandfather Lionel Richie’s songs. The TV star has revealed how her two-year-old tot Harlow – her child with Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden – loves listening to the 60-year-old musician’s tracks and sings along to all of his records.
Shia LaBeouf misses Megan Fox
Shia LaBeouf misses Megan Fox on the set of ‘Transformers 3’. The actor – who plays Sam Witwicky in the blockbuster series – is sad about Megan’s departure as his on-screen love interest Mikaela Banes, but believes it will help him develop his character.
Diane Kruger embraces flaws
Diane Kruger has become less critical of herself with age. The ‘Inglourious Basterds’ star used to strive for perfection growing up as a model but has now accepted that a beauty ideal is impossible.
Kristen Bell’s Dax movie battle
Kristen Bell’s relationship almost stopped her fiancé landing a movie role. The actress – who has been dating Dax Shepard since 2007 – admits producers on ‘When In Rome’ were initially concerned that casting the couple opposite one another could lead to problems on set.
Amanda Seyfried hates kissing her co-stars
The 24-year-old actress – who is currently in an on/off relationship with British hunk Dominic Cooper – admits she hates locking lips with her colleagues for film storylines and would rather save these “intimate” gestures for personal moments.
Miley Cyrus fears being dumped
Miley Cyrus (17) is scared of getting dumped. The singer worries her Australian boyfriend Liam Hemsworth (20) could leave the US, and her, at any time.